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The first in a sweeping and epic debut fantasy trilogy - set in a stunning Latinx-inspired world - about a face-changing thief and a risk-taking prince who must team up to defeat a powerful evil they accidentally unleashed. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Leigh Bardugo, and V. E. Schwab.To Finn Voy, magic is two things: a knife to hold under the chin of anyone who crosses her ... and a disguise she shrugs on as easily as others pull on cloaks.As a talented faceshifter, its been years since Finn has seen her own face, and thats exactly how she likes it. But when Finn gets caught by a powerful mobster, shes forced into an impossible mission: steal a legendary treasure from Castallans royal palace or be stripped of her magic forever.After the murder of his older brother, Prince Alfehr is first in line for the Castallan throne. But Alfie cant help but feel that he will never live up to his brothers legacy. Riddled with grief, Alfie is obsessed with finding a way to bring his brother back, even if it means dabbling in forbidden magic.But when Finn and Alfies fates collide, they accidentally unlock a terrible, ancient power - which, if not contained, will devour the world. And with Castallans fate in their hands, Alfie and Finn must race to vanquish what they have unleashed, even if it means facing the deepest darkness in their pasts.
About the Author
Maya Motayne decided to be a writer when she was four years old and hasn't stopped writing since. She lives in New York City where she pursues her passions of petting as many dogs as possible and buying purses based on whether or not they can fit a big book in them. Nocturna is her first novel.
